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Cafe Review spotlights ‘war and hope’ in Ukraine
The 35-year-old poetry and arts journal this summer features the works of 17 Ukrainian poets and 12 Ukrainian artists “that reveal the depth of the Ukrainian soul in these trying times.”
Deep Water: ‘Marshpunk’ By Claire Parker
Maine Poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling
Stories from Maine: A look back at Pulitzer-winning Midcoast poet
Maine has had many notable authors, writers and poets in its history, and one of the most remarkable of these literary figures was a friendly optimist, a largely forgotten, multitalented man from Harpswell who often wrote of the Pine Tree State, its people and Maine life. Robert Peter Tristram Coffin was born on March 18, […]
Intertidal: Brunswick poetry stroll celebrates coast
While local students are on vacation from school this week, you can see what they worked hard to create in the months prior as you stroll through downtown Brunswick. Posters on several storefronts display poetry written by students across grade levels in celebration of National Poetry Month, which is the month of April. The posters […]
Deep Water: ‘Volunteer Tutoring,’ by Bill Varner
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Poetry coming back to the park in Bath
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Patten Free Library will hold its fourth annual Poetry Walk next month.
Fourth annual Poetry Walk by Patten Free Library kicks off in April
Now in its fourth year, the Patten Free Library’s Poetry Walk will begin in April in Library Park. What began as a social distancing program in 2021 has become an annual tradition looked forward to by the community and staff alike. “Each year, we install about 20 poems on yard sign style signs,” Hannah Lackoff, […]
Poet Richard Blanco confronts questions of identity in his latest collection
In ‘Homeland of My Body’ he take on issues of sexual, political and cultural belonging with his usual polish and breadth.
Patten Free Library accepting poem contest submissions
Patten Free Library launched its annual poetry contest Jan. 28 and is accepting submissions until Feb. 22. The winners will have their poems featured during the Library Park Poetry Walk in April. “Our selection of poems for the poetry walk features poets from all points in history (including today), and will include a mix of […]